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Two climbers descending on Everest in 1922.

Before the First Ascent: Early Climbs On Everest

Before the first ascent of Everest on May 29,...
June 3, 2023
Suhajda Szilard sits on his down mittens and texts on his satellite device,Looking at Lhotse and Makalu.

Last Photo: Fellow Climber Captures Final Glimpse of Suhajda Szilard’s Everest Journey

Ben Ferrer, a member of the Seven Summit Climbs...
June 2, 2023
Gelje Sherpa carries a sick climber wrapped in a sleeping pad, traversing a snowy mountain slope.

Why Was This Everest’s Deadliest Season?

This season, Everest is again the center of attention,...
June 2, 2023
Eric Gilbertson.

More Kangchenjunga Summits

American Eric Gilbertson and Sherpa Pemba Thenduk summited 8,586m...
June 1, 2023
The two climbers pose with high-altitude down suits in a tent at some Base Camp.

Harila Hurries to Squeeze in Annapurna, Grace Tseng on Kangchenjunga

The monsoon may reach Nepal a little late, and...
May 31, 2023
Mateo Isaza during an acclimatization round on Everest.

Mateo Isaza: Everest No-O2 and a Dramatic Descent

This season, the first Everest summits came on May...
May 31, 2023

Luis Stitzinger Found Dead on Kangchenjunga

Today, a sherpa team on Kangchenjunga found the lifeless...
May 30, 2023
Abandoned tents and ropes on the Lhotse face.

Everest Camp 4 Swamped with Trash

The high number of fatalities and rescues was not...
May 30, 2023
Kristin Harila smiles to the camera at some base camp, with red jacket and hood.

Kristin Harila Summits Dhaulagiri

Kristin Harila of Norway summited Dhaulagiri today, her 7th...
May 29, 2023
Stitzinger waves his hand from the summit in morning sun, with O2 and blue-yellow down suit.

Veteran 8,000m Skier Luis Stitzinger Missing on Kangchenjunga

On May 24, a group of mostly seasoned and...
May 27, 2023
Suhajda Szilard against mountain

It’s Over: Searchers Can’t Find Suhajda Szilard on Everest

The search for Suhajda Szilard, stranded on Everest since...
May 27, 2023
The snowy summit pyramid, with a well marked trail up the ridge and some tiny figures of climbers heading for the highest point in a sunny day.

Still No News from Everest About Suhajda Szilard

There is no news from the three sherpas who...
May 27, 2023
A helicopter lands at Camp 2 on Everest (6,400m)

Everest: Rescuers Hurry Toward Suhajda Szilard

A strong rescue team is climbing toward Suhajda Szilard,...
May 26, 2023
Climbers in a tight line marching upwards , all clipped to a fixed rope, on a summit ridge with wind plumes forming.

Everest Death Toll Approaches Highest Ever

In 2014, an avalanche killed 15 Nepali workers in...
May 26, 2023
Szilard smiles at taking a selfie showing himself and, in background, his red little tent and the Lhotse wall.

Suhajda Szilard at Foot of Everest’s Hillary Step, Barely Alive. He is Still Out There

Suhajda Szilard's home team has posted an update with...
May 25, 2023
An outstanding peak on a jagged range, at sunrise.

More Kangchenjunga Summits, Some Without O2

Kangchenjunga (8,586m) was climbed for the first time exactly...
May 25, 2023
Selfie with anowy mountains in background on a sunny day. Jornet in light mountain clothes.

Kilian Jornet Survives Avalanche on Everest West Ridge Attempt

Kilian Jornet had a close call while attempting the...
May 25, 2023
Suhajda Szilard, holding a toy from his children.

Concern Grows For Suhajda Szilard on Everest

It's already noon in Nepal and there is no...
May 25, 2023
The climber with a helmet and air-warming mask, mountains shining in the sunlight behind.

Everest: Waiting for News from No-O2 Climber Suhajda Szilard

Suhajda Szilard of Hungary was attempting to summit Everest...
May 24, 2023
Kristin Harila smiling.

Kristin Harila Bags Everest and Lhotse Within Eight Hours

Kristin Harila and her team set off from Camp...
May 23, 2023
headlamps form a line on a snowy ridge, near the summit of Everest, during the night.

Everest: Final Summit Week of the Season

With the monsoon looming, the last summit pushes on...
May 22, 2023
IG story shared by Deathzone Freeride team with a text announcing summit and a photo of the two climbers.

Everest No-O2 Climbers Make Their Move

Russians Vitaly Lazo and Anton Pugovkin summited Everest today,...
May 22, 2023
A line of climbers toward Everest summit, on a wind-swept summit ridge.

More Deaths and Rescues in a Fatal Everest Season

Throughout the weekend, winds have picked up on Everest,...
May 21, 2023
A helicopter flies past a mountain.

Basak Airlifted from Makalu, Deaf Climber Missing on Everest

A helicopter has finally airlifted Indian climber Piyali Basak...
May 20, 2023

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